What is involved

The programme is based on four core primary modules:

• Number sense

• Additive reasoning

• Multiplicative reasoning

• Fractions

Teachers will enhance their maths subject knowledge with an emphasis on the key structures in each mathematical area listed above. Time will be spent exploring the key elements that form number sense, including precise language, structures and representations. Teachers will be expected to review their own practice as a result of the sessions and make adaptations to their teaching.

Who can apply?

This Work Group is designed for teachers who would like to further develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. They will be particularly relevant for NQTs/RQTs, teachers that have moved phases or teachers that have not received maths-specific training.

What is the cost?

There is no cost for schools. Maths Hub professional development is funded through the DfE

Benefits

It has long been recognised that maths teaching is enhanced when the teachers are confident about the subject matter. This Work Group aims to increase maths subject and pedagogical knowledge leading to increased teacher confidence and more effective maths teaching.

Expectations

Participants will be expected to attend all the sessions and complete intersessional tasks.

Covid Recovery

The risk of cross contamination between schools is too high for us to consider face-to-face Work Groups. Therefore, all Work Groups will take place online this year.

Who is leading the Group?

Claire Gerrard

Claire is Deputy Head and Maths Lead at Thorndown Primary School. She has over 25 years’ teaching experience and is an accredited NCETM PD Lead and Primary Mastery Specialist.

Kerran Harwood

Kerran is Deputy Head at St John's Church School in Peterborough and Maths Lead across St John's and Winyates Primary School.

Becky Wood

Becky is Maths Lead and Deputy Headteacher at Peakirk cum Glinton CofE Primary in Peterborough where she is leading the development of mastery in maths within her school.

Dates

Thursday 15th April: 1pm – 4pm

Thursday 6th May: 1pm – 4pm

Thursday 27th May: 1pm – 4pm

Thursday 24th June: 1pm – 4pm

Venue: Online